I have lived in Cleveland for 5 years now and have gone to the Lakewood Art Festival 4 out of those…read more5 years! It's one of my favorite art festivals and I look forward to it each year! This year, 2025, I brought my boyfriend with me and while he didn't buy any art, we did eat a vegan sandwich from Squash the Beef (service was a 0/10 but food was a 7/10) and I bought a tank top from a booth that sold Cleveland clothing. In the past years, I have definitely bought a lot more, including lawn art and gifts for friends and family, but maybe this was the year where I just wasn't woo-ed by anything in particular. I also have been trying to buy less and save more money, but still like supporting local artisans. If I could give a suggestion, I'd recommend providing maps/brochures at the ENDS of the festival and not just the middle. We started at the end and would have benefited from a map early on, especially since I didn't remember that they normally have food options sprinkled throughout the path of the fair and not just the half dozen trucks at the right edge of the fair, like I thought. We would have liked eating at somewhere other than squash the beef if we had known... Also, please invite more stationery artists! One of my favorites is Haley Morgenstern :)

A fun yearly festival to attend in Lakewood. It is held annually in downtown Lakewood along Detroit…read moreAvenue. Lots of culture presented with the addition of a Native American food truck from Columbus, Ohio. I attended the 47th Annual Lakewood Arts Festival which was held on Saturday, 3 August 2024 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. I previously attended this festival either in 2023 or in 2022. I had fun with my friend Mallory during the 2024 festival. We walked around for over an hour looking at all the amazing vendors with some coming as far as Columbus. I did not purchase any art but I saw very nice items such as photo frames, cute mugs, watches, leather bags, belts, etc. FOOD -- There were about 6 food trucks that sold all sorts of lunch items and drinks. I was so happy to try food from Naicco Cuisine which I heard is Ohio's first Native American food truck business. NAICCO stands for the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio. The food truck came from Columbus to be in attendance at the Lakewood Arts festival. The owner, Ty, who I met, is from a tribe in Oregon but moved to Ohio in the 1990's with his family. NAICCO is known for their fry bread which is topped with either butter or with wojapi, a Native American berry sauce. I ordered the NDN Taco Bowl ($12) which is ground beef and tomatoes in a bowl (I got mine without onions and without cheese) plus plain fry bread on the side. This was my first time having fry bread and it is so delicious. It is super soft and slightly sweet. The taco bowl tasted good just similar to any other ground beef bowl. I can't wait to order this fry bread again by visiting Columbus and locating the food truck's next destination (link - https://streetfoodfinder.com/NAICCO1975). SAFETY -- The Lakewood Police is stationed at the entrance of the festival and police officers patrol the area during the festival. This festival is a fun and family-friendly one that I recommend to Cleveland locals and visitors. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 82/150 total reviews in 2024 - 732 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 9 August 2024

I haven't went to a play in years just want to see Aladdin love it great for the whole family is…read morehere till the 27th parking can be pricey but, little early and you will have to pay $30 for parking as for the show is well worth the price of the ticket you definitely get what you pay for it makes you laugh then you're in all of all the excitement if you get a chance you and your family or significant other check out Playhouse Square place you will be delightfully surprised

Beautiful Beautiful place. Very detailed and an overall awe feel of the architetual beauty. Even if…read moreplays or musicals aren't your thing this place is a gem of cleveland and a sight to see in it's self.

I have been taking at Meadow Rose dance Academy since I was three years old. If you're looking for…read morea studio, that is more like family you've come to the right place.

Metta is the best!! She teaches such a variety of dances and starts at such a young age. This is my…read moreninth year dance and I can't imagine dancing anywhere else.

FREE MUSEUM warrants a 5/5 stars. No complaints…read more The Transformer Station is a small and free museum that is managed by the Cleveland Museum of Art as a satellite campus. The selection of art work and pieces are sparse but it is a small museum. I visited on a Sunday afternoon in September 2021 with 2 friends. We all enjoyed our time browsing the museum. The staff member that we encountered was helpful. There is an upstairs and a downstairs section. Exhibits are forever changing as in a typical museum so I hope to visit again. Hours are limited and so is parking. There is a small paid parking lot right in front of the museum. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 153/250 total reviews in 2026 - 994 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Hip little venue/art studio/concert hall in Hinge town. We saw a concert here. Hip vibes in an art…read morefilled colorful space. Interesting lighting highlights the art and adds ambience for concerts. The acoustics were a little lackluster but not so much that it ruined the concert. The group was an acoustic jazz ensemble. Very intimate and personal setting for a concert. Small bar set up in the next room/gallery had wine, beer and spirits. Acrylic chairs and a few high top tables in back with better chairs. Small parking lot out front. Scan and Pay. Street parking and a nearby garage. Several local bars for after party.

My friend had suggested we check this event out. Parking would've been pretty difficult but she had…read morea parking pass to one of the nearby garages. It was about a 5min walk to the festival. Tons of people! We were packed like sardines within just a few blocks of the street. Some of the restaurants were open but for the most part, people were standing around or getting food and leaving. I'm not huge on Italian food, but the marinara smelled so good! I got a meatball sub while my friend ordered an Italian sausage with one meatball. Delicious! It doesn't interest me to come back to the festival, but I'd come back to the neighborhood to try a restaurant. It's just too chaotic. And it seemed better to have cash. We had gotten food from Trattoria. They took credit card but discouraged cards since there would be an additional $2 fee. It's interesting to know the history of this neighborhood. It surrounds the Catholic Church. They were reciting the rosary as we we were there. Not a bad event to check out! Just didn't seem to have tons of seating for you to hang around.

BRING SOME CASH!! I…read morethink anyone who goes to Cleveland should try out the Feast of Assumption if they're at the area. The feast happens every year during early August. Check out Corbo's stall. They take credit cards, and have a wide variety of food from spaghetti to cassata cakes. The other stalls range from mundane things like lemonade to frog legs or mussels. Drink options are surprisingly limited. There's a carnival area where all the drunk frat girls frequent, and the typical comfort food stall that sells cotton candy and caramelized apples. There's also a hole in the wall for gambling if you walk toward the carnival. But to me, the Feast of Assumption brings nothing new to the table since I've already been to Little Italy. Most food sold at the feast has a jacked up price. I paid $9 for a bowl of basic spaghetti and a meatball. If you're religious, then you'll be happy that money went to the church that sponsers this event. But if you care nothing for charity, then just go to these restaurants during a normal week for bigger portions. Parking is awful. Little Italy is blocked off, so forget about parking close by. I'm glad I stayed nearby. Prepare to fork over at least $10 for parking.

l adore The Cleveland Opera Theater. Here in Cleveland, we are SO lucky to have a world class opera…read morethat also values accessibility. I've seen opera around the world, and for me, they perform at a caliber that solidifies itself as a major player. I have now seen the Cleveland Opera Theater perform in a few contexts including a spring main stage production at the Maltz Performing Arts Center and a free outreach performance in a local park. They also have an "Opera in Alternative Venues" series which I find brilliant. I love the idea of activating unusual spaces with powerful talent, and pairing it with elegant activities like fine dining. Whether you consider yourself an aficionado or a true beginner of opera, COT makes valid strides to make opera accessible. They do this through reasonably priced and often free performances, community programming like Opera Club, and even logistical helpers such as translations during performances. Don't let opera discourage you, give the Cleveland Opera Theater a visit and you will not regret it!

James Garfield was one of the Ohio presidents and he was assassinated in his first year in office…read more His house in Mentor is the one where he lived and from which he ran his front porch campaign for presidency in 1880. You start your visit at the visitor center. There you can check in for a visit in the Garfield house which is only accessible with a free guided tour. While waiting, you can explore the exhibition about President Garfield's life and visit the gift shop. President Garfield's life is an American rags to riches story. His father died when he was two and he was raised by his mother in poverty. For this he was mocked and bullied, which made him very sensitive. He left home at age 16 and went to work on a canal boat in Cleveland, managing the mules. In 1858 he married Lucretia Rudolph, and they had seven children, five of whom survived infancy, four boys and a girl. Therefore, the family needed a big house, and in 1876 Garfield purchased the Lawnfield estate in Mentor and its house, which was expanded and restored many times both during his life and after his assassination. The house has since been restored to its original color. On the property you can also visit his 1880 campaign office, which was originally his library, and see the windmill, which pumped water into the faucets, bathrooms, and laundry rooms of the house. The beautiful house is a remarkable and great part of the Ohio and American history. You also enjoy the original decoration and furniture of the house. The dining room is set as a replica of the festive dinner the Garfield family ate to celebrate the news that James had been elected president. When you are in the area, remember also to visit the James A. Garfield Memorial at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.

I confess I knew almost nothing about our 20th president, James A. Garfield. Today, thanks to a…read morewonderful tour provided by Victor, a ranger with the National Park Service, I can now not only say that I know much more about him, but also that I would have voted for him as well. I learned a lot about politics in the late 1800's. Things have certainly changed. The James A Garfield National Historic Site is a treasure trove of history. The home is fabulous. Thanks to a generous 1934 gift from the Garfield children to the Western Reserve Historical Society, we can see the home as it looked when the Garfields lived there, complete with original furnishings and artwork. Transferred in 1980 to the National Park Service, we now can all enjoy this amazing home and its history by taking a tour. Lucretia Garfield was an extraordinary woman ahead of her time. After her husband was assassinated, she created a memorial library in the home, to preserve his books and presidential papers. The library included a fireproof vault to protect important documents. I loved the architectural details, coordinating wall paper, light fixtures, and the thoughtful touches that turned the lovely house into a home. I'd have happily paid for this excellent tour, but it was FREE. Honestly, I could go on and on. Definitely RECOMMENDED!

Saw a wonderful and entertaining performance by the Cleveland Dance Project Company. The group…read moreincludes modern dance, jazz, and some ballet. The performance was fun. The audience chose songs and the dancers did improv to them. The founder is a physical therapist, and stresses movement and injury prevention, part of today's wellness awareness. The company has adult classes. It's involved in community outreach that includes creativity with dance. Seems like a group to get involved in.

Cleveland Dance Project is a beautiful and diverse community of dancers from all different…read morebackgrounds, styles, and expertise! My only regret is that I didn't find out about CDP sooner after graduating college! Growing up as a dancer for 22 years it was an expensive hobby to continue in a traditional studio--CDP is an affordable and fun option that allows dancers of all levels to challenge themselves and grow, stay healthy and have fun all while making wonderful friends along the way